OBI NDIGBO CONDOLES OBA EJIGBO ON MOTHER’S PASSING

TRIBUTE;

Obi Ndigbo, the Igbo palace on behalf of the entire Igbo community of Ejigbo has sent a condolence message to Oba Moroof Adekunle Ojoola, Ojon of Ejigbo on the passing of his dear mother.

In the terse message signed by Eze ASM Nwoye, Onyendu Ndi Eze  and Bobaselu of Ejigbo which was wildly circulated in community news media as well as online platforms during  the celebration of 8days fidau prayers and final burial for late Alhaja Ojoola, Obi Ndigbo wrote “it is with shock that we received the sad news of the passing of Alhaja Sikirat  Ojoola,  your dearest  mum at the ripe age of 100 years.

Continuing, the message said “the out pouring of love upon your family from well wishers, your immediate subjects and Nigerians at large at this time show that Alhaja Sikirat no doubt lived an enviable life worthy of emulation by especially Nigerian women.

“Those who knew her or came in contact with her during her life time continue to attest to her unflinching love for God and humanity as a whole.

“The world won’t forget her memorable role as a women mobiliser and community leader.

Dear Kabiyiesi, we pray that God will console you and the entire members of the family she left behind at this mourning period”

FIDELIS DUKER OFF TO JAPAN FOR TICAD7

Fidelis Duker

FILM AND CULTURE;

One of Nigeria’s foremost film makers and culture advocates Fidelis Duker will be speaking at the 7^th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in Yokohama Japan from 29 to 30 August 2019.

Duker is one of the only two African film makers invited to speak at the UN event which has world and African leaders including President Mohammadu Buhari leading Governors Babajide Sanwoolu and Prof. Babagana Zulum  of Lagos and Borno states respectively as well as some other Nigerian federal ministers in attendance.

The highly traveled organiser of the world famous Abuja International Film festival and member of jury at several renowned film festivals across the globe is scheduled to speak at the Roundtable on cooperation in the field of cultural industries in Africa to be declared open by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay.

The other African film personality to attend TICAD7 is Adoma Souma , Director General of FESPACO, Quoagadogo.

According to a source from FAD Media Group, Duker who is also founder FAD (93.1FM)Radio Calabar Cross River state and FAD 360 TV jetted out Sunday on the invitation of the United Nations and Government of Japan and will speak on the 29^th of August 2019 to a diverse world audience.

Fidelis Duker a former President of Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN was recently re elected Regional Secretary General, Federation of Pan African Filmmakers (FEPACI), West Africa.

He has been involved in the entertainment and culture industry in over 25 years with over 80 films including short films and documentaries to his credit.

Aside these, he also serves as consultant on film to Ethiopia, Madagascar and Botswana and has been speaking and presenting papers on film and creative industry in over 45 different countries.

By Fred Iwenjora

BEWARE; CAR SNATCHERS INVADE EJIGBO, BIG BOYS SCAMPER

CRIME;

Lexus 300 jeep

 These are indeed anxious moments for Ejigbo big boys who own and drive fancy cars as armed robbers are currently on the prowl snatching, robbing and leaving tales of woe behind.

The latest in the incidence happened Sunday 18th August 2019 when a Lexus RX330 jeep 2004 model with registration number ABJ69TL was taken away brazenly from its owner and driver at Muyili Oshode street by unknown men.

According to eye witnesses, the victim of the robbery had attended meetings and was driving calmly home in his car on a busy Sunday evening not knowing that the robbers laid in wait for him at his house.

Said a source very close t the victim, “the robbers numbering about four allowed the man to park and alight to enter his house before they stormed him with guns”.

They took away his phones, vehicle particulars, ID cards, money and other personal belongings and of course zoomed off with the car with chassis number 2T2HA31U74C025469.

ECD gathered that the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police, Ejigbo Division who are said to be currently on the trail of the robbers. 

GOOD NEWS!; 2BABA RECOVERS, TOURS THE WORLD IN SUMMER

SHOWDISH

 

2Baba

Fully recovered from an undisclosed ailment which saw him on an undisclosed  hospital bed attended to by doctors round the clock sending the world praying for his quick recovery, Nigeria’s highly revered pop musician Tuface Idibia has stepped out of the country for a series of tours of US, European and Asian cities.

SHOWDISH learnt that 2Baba as he is fondly known is already junketing in the United Kingdom and US cities and heading towards Asia to Dubai and Malta where his fans are waiting to welcome him.

From Malta, he is expected in Switzerland then in Germany where he is to headline one of the biggest yearly African events in Frankfurt; Nollywood Europe Golden Award NEGA a climax of the Nollywood Film festival Frankfurt put together by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment.

He will later be in Berlin and other popular German cities before returning to Nigeria.

Before jetting out to Europe and Asia, the charismatic singer whose music continues to mesmerize his fans was unveiled as an Ambassador by the Nigeria Stock exchange.

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Concerning his illness and how he coped, his wife Anne posted on istagram “Incredible human, so Baba has been ill, on drips and plenty medications. Doctors were by his side for 48hours!

“We all didn’t think he could make it to this big event that was all about him and the Nigerian stock exchange.

“Even with his voice ad body shaking, the man got up told the doctor ‘ Man I no go too tey, i no dey like cancel work matter and this one over important make I just drag body reach the event! He made it but back to his medications. Get well soon baby.”

Organiser of Frankfurt NEGA/NFFG show Isaac Izoya says fans will thoroughly enjoy this edition with Tuface on the stage. “I prayed just like all his fans worldwide for his quick recovery and I am grateful to God that he is back on his feet.

Izoya, also founder of Ehizoya Golden Entertainment eV explains that “fans from all over Europe have booked tickets to be at Tubaba Frankfurt show. Don’t miss it as the show must go on”.

Wikipidia describes Innocent Ujah Idibia better known as Tuface as one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artistes in Africa It also says he is one of the most bankable artistes in Africa.

He was awarded a fellow of the school of music by the Music Department, Obafemi Awolowo University  This makes him the pioneer recipient of the award which was presented to him at the first public lecture and fellowship award, held on the 20th of March 2019.

In August 2019, 2Face was appointed as the Good cause Ambassador for the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

EGEDEGE GROUP STORMS ACELAND

Queen Theresa Onuorah in one of her numerous album

SHOWBIZ

One of the most famous Igbo cultural entertainment groups Egedege Group of Unubi, Anambra state are set to thrill patrons of the newly opened Aceland Royal Garden Friday 16^th August 2019.

The Egedege show which starts early about 5pm on that day at the expansive garden and car park of the latest entertainment place in town is planned to be a befitting stimulus after a long Federal holiday.

It is the first major show to take place at Aceland since its doors were flung open though skeletally.

Aceland Royal Garden situated at Abiodun Alimi street, off NNPC  Bus stop directly opposite the Ejigbo Local council headquarters just took entertainment lovers by surprise when while the construction was still on- going,  guests were clamouring to make use of the facility for lodging and other offerings,

The poster for the show

Speaking with ECD Showdish on the upcoming show, Eze Alex Nwoye, proprietor of Aceland Royal Garden said “Egedege Group is well known and has a rich history in Nigeria Cultural music entertainment. I believe that they will thrill our guests and patrons very well with music from their various albums.

 Being the first major music promotion at Aceland since we started operations, we have put so much in place”.

Continuing, Eze Nwoye said “at Aceland, we have cozy rooms for your relaxation, a bar with assorted wines and drinks to quench your thirst and a restaurant to fill you with African delicacies. You are welcome in advance.”

On her part, Chioma Onourah, lead singer of the group with a long and rich history of local and international performances gave a snippet on what to expect at the Aceland show.

According to her, “Egedege is associated with royalty and that is why our relationship with Aceland Royal Gardens is strong. All fans of Egedege are expected to converge at Aceland Friday 16 August 2019. Please keep that date”

Egedege cultural singing and dancing group with flute as its major ingredient was formed and led by famous Igbo culture exponent Queen Theresa Onuorah and has been in existence since the 80s.

The song Egwu Ijele composed and aptly delivered by Theresa Onuorah still remains a best seller many years after its release.